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headed

/ˈhɛdɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Of a sheet of paper: having the sender's name, address, etc. pre-printed at the top.

Examples :

"I wrote my thank-you note on headed stationery with my family's address printed at the top. "
stationery business communication writing

Related Words

Illustration southward

southward noun

/ˈsaʊθwəd/

The direction or area lying to the south of a place.

"The birds' migration took them southward for the winter. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

Illustration procession

procession noun

/pɹəˈsɛʃən/

The act of progressing or proceeding.

"The graduation ceremony ended with a slow procession of students leaving the auditorium. "

Illustration caricature

caricature noun

/ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /kəˈɹɪkətʃʊɚ/

A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.

"The comedian's caricature of the school principal made the audience laugh. "

Illustration stationery

stationery noun

/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/

Writing materials, envelopes, office materials

"When school finished, he threw all of his stationery away, as he no longer had any need for pencils and exercise books."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration decapitate

decapitate verb

/dɪˈkapɪteɪt/

To remove the head of.

"The angry mob decapitated the statue of the town founder. "

Illustration eventually

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

Illustration complaints

complaints noun

/kəmˈpleɪnts/

The act of complaining.

"The store manager received many complaints about the long wait times at the checkout. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "